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Minalist Jacket incorporates the latest Dry Q Elite…

Minalist Jacket incorporates the latest Dry Q Elite fabric ,which keeps you dry inside. Asymmetric full length zipper and short expansion zipper keeps the chin protected from abrasion with enough room for a baklava. Best use for resort or back country skiing. Highly recommended.

Adjusters are hidden in the hood at the top of the collar. You adjust by pinching the adjuster and pulling the cord. The hem adjusters are completely hidden the hand warmer pockets, but work the same way.

Overall fit is slightly snug in the shoulder and sleeve area. There is room, but if you need to add more than normal layering you should consider the next larger size. Pit zippers make the armpits a little tight if wearing more layers. Fabric however is light and flexible.

Both the hood and the bottom can be adjusted with cinch cords using hidden adjusters. Hood adjusters have ferrules inside the collar so cords don't dangle outside the jacket. Hem adjusters and cords are inside bottom pockets. Cuffs are generous and have a asymmetric cut with large Velcro flaps so plenty of room for gloves.

Snow skirt has a rubberized grip with four inch width and can be unzipped. The snow skirt zipper is protected by a nylon flap. The hood is not removable but overlaps a high collar. The brim is stiffened and has the adjustable cord running at the edge of the brim.

The full length zipper runs at an angle to the right chin and another 7 inch zipper starting at the left of the chin opens up a fold for more room. This makes the chin area quite comfortable on bare skin since it is lined with soft micro chamois material.

Storage is not a problem as this jacket has 4 external pockets, one water resistant left zipper pocket, one small ski lift pass pocket on the left sleeve and two regular zipper (flap protected) hand-warmer pockets. There are also two internal chest pockets.

As I just received this jacket I have not tested in appropriate conditions. More later when I get the chance to test it. Overall it is a well thought out and sewn jacket.

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